The Nazi Police State

The Nazi Police State 5 marks = 5 developed points Lesson starter: How did the Nazis control the civilian population? 5 marks

Peer Assessment How did the Nazis control the civilian population? 4 marks Marking scheme Gestapo tapped phones and read mail Gestapo arrested those against the Nazis 45,000 Nazi agents (Gestapo) in Germany SS (Security Service) eliminated opposition to Nazis – inspired terror Heinrich Himmler was the head of the SS 160,000 people were spies in Nazi Germany Spies and informers reported on hidden Jews or people with anti-Nazi behaviour.

The Nazi Police State Lesson starter: What actions did Hitler take between 1933-34 which made Germany less democratic?

Today we will… • Identify the groups who controlled the German people in Nazi Germany • Explain the role of each in helping the Nazis stay in power

I can… • Complete a table analysing how these groups helped the Nazis • Give examples of how the SS inspired fear and terror.

Vocabulary box Nazi Germany was a dictatorship This meant that everyone was ruled by one person. His rules were very strict and you would be punished severely if you did not obey them The Nazis created a successful dictatorship through establishing a police state, where the authorities had far more rights than ordinary people.

Although Hitler was the leader of Germany, most of his work was done by other people • These groups ensured his laws were obeyed • The groups did their job so thoroughly, Hitler had to do very little

Use this title as the start of a mind map and add on information throughout the lesson How did the Nazis control the German population?

The Gestapo • The Gestapo were the secret police • They tapped phones and read mail • Anyone suspected of being against The Nazis was instantly arrested • They also used torture to gain confessions from suspects • They wore ordinary clothes • There were around 45,000 Gestapo agents in Nazi Germany

The SS • The SS were the state security service • It was their job to eliminate all opposition in Nazi Germany • They were ruthless and violent and people were terrified of them

Heinrich Himmler was the leader of The SS

Spies and Informers • They informed The Gestapo of any Jews trying to hide, anyone who spoke out against The Nazis or showed anti- Nazi behaviour • Sometimes people spied on their own families and friends • Around 160,000 Germans informed on others

Concentration Camps • Run by SS • Jews, homosexuals, political prisoners and other ‘undesirables’ were taken here • The first was Dachau, near Munich • These were the most feared tool of the Nazi government

Sachsenhausen ‘model’ concentration camp in Berlin

Josef Goebbels: Propaganda • He controlled all Nazi propaganda • ‘Minister for public enlightenment’ • He publicised Hitler’s successes eg, building the autobahn (motorway system) • He ensured things like the camps were kept secret from ordinary Germans • He censored the press

Nazi Germany was a totalitarian state. Try to complete the dictionary definition with what you think this means. • totalitarian • to·tal·i·tar·i·an • /toʊˌtælɪˈtɛəriən/ Show Spelled [toh-tal-i-tair-ee-uhn] Show IPA • adjective • 1. ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ • Origin: 1925–30; totalit(y) + -arian

Task: Totalitarian State

The Nazi Police State